I like the product, but am having smell and taste issues, now. Everything smells and tastes strange. Has this come up before on anyone? Thanks
32382
To me it taste great and is a staple in my diet around an ounce a day. For some this quantity is too much. Also it is not a food you have on its own. How do you have it, for example mix with banana and papaya and Tahini in shake. Some people like it with Miso in hot water. while it has all the nutrients, it needs to be taken with other foods to give an alchemical balance, i.e., so that it is not a bland energy.I just noticed that you are having tablets. The powder is much better for mixing with other foods. Tablets are not that great.
32383
To me it taste great and is a staple in my diet around an ounce a day. For some this quantity is too much. Also it is not a food you have on its own. How do you have it, for example mix with banana and papaya and Tahini in shake. Some people like it with Miso in hot water. while it has all the nutrients, it needs to be taken with other foods to give an alchemical balance, i.e., so that it is not a bland energy. I just noticed that you are having tablets. The powder is much better for mixing with other foods. Tablets are not that great.
32384
I am not a fan of the "put your against the raw product smell" but I was taught long ago that the nutrients are what is most important. Check out what Dr. Mark Hyman's You Tube video about magnesium and how vital it is for the body and how 'sea vegetables' are one of the best sources for this. I personally love the color of my green smoothie [I make every day for 4 people] when I include this product and I have been using it for several years.
32385
I do notice a minor fishy smell and perhaps a little change in the taste of my smoothies but really not much. Did you refrigerate after you opened it? I have a small jar I took to work that was not refrigerated and it did get fishier smelling. But still not that bad. I think a little taste, smell and color just comes with the product. This is still by fat the best spiulina product I've ever used and iI have been feeling marvelous!
1833308
Everything is possible. I doubt that you got a bad bottle. Taste a few crystals by itself. Try it in another substance.Maybe the container or the water was tainted. Taking medications might alter your taste buds. True Lemon isan excellent product. I've been using this product for a long time, (several reorders). Besides water I put it onsalads, steaks, in tea every day, If you like the taste of lemon this is the product for you. I've never had a soapy taste!
1673584
When I first started buying it a couple years ago, I would have said definitely yes, but not now. The peppermint fragrance in the last few bottles I bought (and returned) was minimal and totally overpowered with a rank or sour odor--absolutely awful and I'd NEVER put it in food! I'm currently searching for a new source and, if amazon doesn't mind, I will post a reply when I find one, as I've already been asked by another person to let them know. Amazon?
2284912
I also have used for sometime and was horrified at change in appearance , taste and smell!! Have been researching and have found that they have " changed" product to be (quote) more potent! But also found indications that source of iodine is changed also! I personally don't want the new form.
1862798
Mine doesn't taste the same at all. I can tell when the filter needs changed because of that. If I were you, I would check first to be sure the filter is inserted correctly.
788439
Send it back. Try another one. They arent supposed to smell like that.I bought two and no smell like you describe.
818634
The shipment of this same flavor was fine the previous month. I had never experienced a problem before this batch. So, yes, it was a recent change. I did not notice the smell. It was the consistency that was the cause for my concern. I hope this answered your question.
843332
I just opened mine and got the same chemical smell. It is disconcerting. I'll leave them open for a bit and see.
544332
I had the same problem. Time and running them through the dishwasher over and over again got the taste (and smell) out. I hope it wasn't something too toxic. Makes me wonder what they make these with ...
1729247
My last couple of orders have been through Amazon and no smell problem noted. Take it back to your health food store and ask for a replacement. Then smell the replacement in the store before you leave.
484472
I have never had this experience with the capsules. If the seal was broken when you got them then throw it out. If not, how are you tasting them when they should be swallowed (don't hold them on your tongue) not chewed. You should be taking them with meals, maybe the food aftertaste made them taste strange? I never have tasted anything strange and I have been taking them for a year. Sometimes when you are not feeling well things will taste strange. In any case throw out when you are not sure and try again.
335719
No it is not normal. It sounds like you are having a reaction to the product. Please stop using it.
1938535
No, nothing is wrong with it. That's how mine smelled too. Very minty. Was overpowering at first. Now, since I have used it a few times, it's not bad.
2026177
Just got a new bottle and it is not clear and smells like alcohol (my last bottle was brown and smelled like coffee), has anyone else had this experience?
1911323
I know. That happened to me too. I soaked them in hot water with dish-washing soap for an hour. Washed them thoroughly and dried them. I have had to repeat the procedure a second time. Now there is no smell. The effort is worth it. The product is great. I just got out some leftover smoothie that I had frozen in one and ate it out of a bowl like ice-cream. Hope this helps
2050916
I have taken the version 3.0 for many years and have felt wonderful. the new version 4.0 is different and I can't begin to sort out the changes as the list is long and presented differently. They have however "enhanced" the flavor with "orange-pineapple' and I am unable to tolerate the new taste. I have tried and tried and can taste this awful taste all day long. Perhaps you can find the labeling on line to review the contents of 3.0.--- 2.0 is no longer available.
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Yes, in my experience it tastes and smells absolutely terrible. Best of luck!